Appraisal Manager

Winston Artory Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Winston Artory Group (WAG) is seeking an Appraisal Manager to lead appraisal projects from intake to delivery, ensuring USPAP compliance and exceptional client care. The role coordinates with clients, specialists, and colleagues to deliver accurate reports across multiple property categories.

You will draft and assemble USPAP-compliant narratives, manage timelines, and support onsite examinations with travel as needed, while maintaining thorough records in WAG’s systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of experience in personal property appraisal, art research, or related art services.
• Current USPAP certification (15-Hour USPAP or equivalent); professional designation in progress or achieved.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active portfolio of appraisal assignments, coordinating all components from intake to final report delivery.
• Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects, communicating status updates and managing expectations.
• Draft, edit, and assemble USPAP-compliant appraisal reports across property categories.
• Coordinate with internal and contractor specialists to obtain valuations and supporting documentation.
• Perform and support onsite examinations of personal property collections, including photography and cataloguing; travel as required.
• Maintain accurate project records in CRM and project management systems; flag status changes and risks promptly.
• Contribute to departmental process improvements and workflow initiatives under the Director, Appraisals.

Skills

USPAP certification

Written communication

Organizational skills

Personal property categories

Technology-enabled workflows

Auction databases & research tools

MS Office & Google Workspace

Travel flexibility

CRM & project management platforms

Education

Certification in progress (ASA/AAA)

Tools

Invaluable

AskArt

MutualArt

Artnet

Job description

WAG is transforming how art and collectibles are valued, managed, and traded. Born from the merger of Winston Art Group (the largest independent appraisal and advisory firm in the U.S.) and Artory (a pioneer in art tokenization and AI), we combine deep industry expertise with technologies to modernize a $2.9 trillion global asset class.

We’re building the next-generation platform to unlock liquidity, trust, and intelligence in the art market - and we’re looking for exceptional team members to help us do it.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and meaningful equity
• High-impact role at a growing company with revenue, funding, and a compelling vision
• Build at the intersection of art, fintech, AI, and blockchain
• A collaborative, pragmatic team that values speed, clarity, and technical quality
• Remote-flexible culture with an HQ in NYC
• Backed by top VCs and trusted by leading collectors, advisors, and institutions

About the role

The Appraisal Manager is the production core of WAG’s appraisal department, responsible for managing assigned appraisal projects from intake through final delivery with accuracy, efficiency, and excellent client care. This role owns the day-to-day coordination of appraisal assignments - liaising with clients, specialists, and colleagues to ensure every report meets WAG’s quality standards and USPAP requirements.

What you'll do

• Manage an active portfolio of appraisal assignments, coordinating all project components from initial engagement through final report delivery, including client intake, specialist outreach and scheduling, timeline tracking, and invoicing.
• Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects, communicating status updates, answering procedural questions, and managing expectations with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Draft, edit, and assemble USPAP-compliant appraisal reports across assigned property categories, incorporating specialist valuations, market research, and comparable sale data.
• Coordinate with both internal and contractor specialists to obtain valuations, supporting documentation, and object-specific expertise for multi-category or complex appraisal assignments.
• Perform and support onsite examinations of personal property collections, including photography and cataloguing, with travel as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records in WAG’s CRM and project management systems, flagging status changes, scope adjustments, or timeline risks promptly.
• Contribute to departmental process improvements, template development, and workflow initiatives under the direction of the Director, Appraisals.

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of experience in personal property appraisal, art research, or a related art services role.
• Current USPAP certification (15-Hour USPAP or equivalent); professional designation (ASA, AAA, or equivalent) in progress or achieved.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active project files simultaneously and meet deadlines reliably.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear appraisal narratives and professional client correspondence.
• Experience working in one or more personal property categories (fine art, decorative art, jewelry, silver, furniture, collectibles, or related disciplines).
• Comfort working within technology-enabled workflows and digital collection management platforms.
• Familiarity with auction databases and art market research tools (e.g., Invaluable, AskArt, MutualArt, Artnet, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; comfort with CRM systems and project management platforms.
• Ability to travel for onsite examinations as project needs require.